sliderchris
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« on: October 26, 2011, 10:53:12 pm » |
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Hi all,
Finally had time to finish my Squirt slider.It took a little longer than expected (don't they all?).
This is my second slider restoration (a 7-up is the other one). It was in fair shape when I aquired it about
20 years ago.The inside tank had some rust holes so I made a new one from stainless steel.I also
had to make a new lid, front stainless trim piece and the 'half-round' strip that runs along the lower
edge of that piece. A friend of a friend painted on the 'little squirt' logo. I had the inside rack and flapper
powdercoated silver.
For all those currently restoring a machine, I would like to say the end result more than makes up for
all the frustration and headaches that are a part of any restoration-so stay at it!
Thanks for your interest,
Chris.
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tkaz
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« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2011, 12:56:07 am » |
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Looks awesome Chris, is the 'Squirt' embossed on it? I love the off-brand stuff, and this one is killer.
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Funtronics
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« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2011, 07:11:22 am » |
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Great job Chris. L@@KS great. The Squirt is one of my favorite sliders.
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Rod
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Slider-Bob
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« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2011, 07:47:30 am » |
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Looks great! I just love sliders...especially restored ones!
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Restored Coke 81D
Restored Pepsi, 7up VMC 81
Restored Popperette
Restored Wayne 60
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Kilroy
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« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2011, 07:49:30 am » |
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Sweet!
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"Restored they go for $6-7,000!!"
Member : Michigan Mafia
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Foos
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« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2011, 09:42:09 am » |
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Very nice
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cokecolaman
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« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2011, 10:50:40 am » |
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Looks great!
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VMC Coke 88 (nice original)
VMC Pepsi 81
VMC Orange Crush 81
VMC Squirt 81
VMC Dr. Pepper 81
VMC RC 81
VMC 7up 81 st
Vendo 44 original
Jacobs 56 Pepsi
Cavalier 33
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sliderchris
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« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2011, 11:12:46 am » |
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Thanks for your replies gentlemen. Yes, it is an embossed machine.
The red lettering was applied up to the edge of the embossing.
And to think this machine was going to be set outside as a planter
for a guys wife! (fortunately I saved it).
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Eric
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« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2011, 11:23:10 am » |
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Nice save... hard to find cooler... Looks great!
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Eric
WANTED:
Embossed Quikold Standard
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90grad
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« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2011, 11:57:27 am » |
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Very very NICE!!!
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Wayne
Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Cavalier 51 (1953)
Cavalier Airline Cooler
7-Up Picnic Cooler
Vendo 110 (1957)
VMC 56 Bottle (1964)
VMC 56 Can
Westinghouse Master Water Bath Cooler
Westinghouse Standard Ice Cooler
Westinghouse WB-102 (1963)
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Matt
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« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2011, 09:13:32 pm » |
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The more I see this type of cooler, the more I like it. Good job.
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Vendo 81A
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cokecolaman
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« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2011, 12:09:28 am » |
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The bright red lettering and the little squirt guy look awesome!
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VMC Coke 88 (nice original)
VMC Pepsi 81
VMC Orange Crush 81
VMC Squirt 81
VMC Dr. Pepper 81
VMC RC 81
VMC 7up 81 st
Vendo 44 original
Jacobs 56 Pepsi
Cavalier 33
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